THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Registration #273969 · Registered
www.rso.org.ukchair@rso.org.uk
40 Fairfax Close Caversham RG4 6DA
The Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies.
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About THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 273969). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA reported a total income of £45,189 and total expenditure of £37,221, a spending ratio of 82% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA describes its activities as follows: The Society rehearses weekly under the direction of a professional musical director in order to achieve a high standard of performance. It performs a series of public concerts at venues in the Reading area. It also organises an annual competition for Young Musicians and joint events with other musical societies. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 82.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £45,189 | £37,221 | 82% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026